Celebrating women in art with biographical picture books
In March, we at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall would like to recognize Women’s History Month and celebrate the remarkable lives that women have lived as scientists, artists, teachers, inventors, activists, musicians, politicians and so much more. Picture book biographies are one of my favorite parts of...
Morning Roundup: Subzero windchills cause school delays; shots fired in Shadyside
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025: Subzero windchills prompt school delays Windchills below zero prompted school districts across the Pittsburgh region to delay the start of classes Tuesday. While no snow is expected and sunshine is in the forecast, it’s forecast...
New Burrell High investigative sciences course touts real-world experience
A new class at Burrell High School takes students from crime scenes to the courtroom. The Investigative Sciences and Literature course, offered to juniors and seniors this year, stems from a growing interest from students looking into careers in law enforcement or forensics, said teacher Amanda Pagnotta. “It’s not what...
The Stroller, Feb. 18, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Monthly Breaking Bread dinner...
Proposed Pa. minimum wage hike is bitter pill for many business owners
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage by more than 100% — from $7.25 to $15 an hour — is being panned by area business owners. Most say they already pay workers more than the minimum wage, and the rate should be set by the market, not by...
Greater Latrobe seeks cost proposals for new roof, HVAC units at junior high
Greater Latrobe School District is seeking proposals from companies it already has worked with as it takes a step toward remedying the leaky roof and outdated climate control units at the junior high. The school board last week unanimously voted to seek cost proposals for replacing the roof from installer...
Ex-Hempfield basketball coach retires from guidance counselor job after investigation
Former Hempfield Area High School boys basketball coach Bill Swan will retire from his guidance counselor role in June, following approval by the school board Monday night. Swan was placed on paid administrative leave from his coaching and guidance counselor positions Jan. 14 as the school district investigated an allegation...
Pittsburgh to open warming centers as frigid temperatures loom
As Pittsburgh prepares to welcome frigid temperatures and icy winds Tuesday, the city will open six warming centers to the community. The city’s parks and recreation department will provide the warming centers from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. They are located at 1555 Broadway Avenue in Beechview, 3515 McClure...
Shooting victim found dead in cemetery in McKeesport
Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting Monday in McKeesport, according to a statement released Monday afternoon by the Allegheny County Police Department. Police activity is underway along Pirl Street and police confirmed an unidentified male was found in the McKeesport Versailles cemetery around 10:45 a.m. with a...
Sharpsburg’s 16th Street Park to get facelift
A facelift at the 16th Street Park in Sharpsburg is a sign of great things to come, according to borough officials. Arguably among the borough’s most popular recreation spots, the park sits along Main Street across from the municipal offices. Its official name is the Marion Gerardi Memorial Park. “It’s...
Fox Chapel couple share volunteer duties for weekly foodshare outreach in Sharpsburg
A retired couple from Fox Chapel are committed to providing food assistance to residents living in Sharpsburg who often face food challenges living in a food desert, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines as a low-income geographic area with a large share of residents who don’t have access to...
New Kensington community rallies to help couple without hot water in Cheswick
A Cheswick couple living without hot water in their residence for more than two weeks are thankful for the people who helped solve their water woes. LeAnne Burns, a former Tarentum resident, has lived in Cheswick for 18 years. When the old, rusty water heating tank in her home off...
Dangerous cold in the forecast, blizzard warning for parts of region
Bundle up, Pittsburgh. A blizzard warning, subzero wind chills and dangerously frigid weather is forecast all week for much of the greater Pittsburgh region. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning Monday for areas of Westmoreland and Fayette counties until 3 p.m., with expected wind gusts up to 35...
Pedestrian safety plan moves forward for Bridgeville’s Bower Hill Road
Bridgeville Council likes the plan that would improve the pedestrian crossing across Bower Hill Road at Commercial Street, and directed officials to seek grant funding to make it happen. Council on Feb. 10 accepted the design from Engineer John Heyl for the crossing that’s near the Dari Delite. “The plan...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Feb. 17, 2025
Plum fire departments, EMS receive grants Plum Emergency Medical Services and the borough’s four fire departments are receiving grants through the Office of the State fire Commissioner. Of the fire departments, Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department received about $16,322; Unity Volunteer Fire Department received $15,246; Logans Ferry Heights Volunteer Fire...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Feb. 17, 2025
St. Patrick’s Bingo to benefit Rotary The Penn Hills Rotary is hosting a St. Patrick’s Bingo on March 8 at Universal Banquet Hall, 2240 Main St. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Early bird bingo will start at 6:15 p.m., followed by regular bingo at 7. Tickets cost $25 and include...
The Stroller, Feb. 17, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Bowling party to raise...
Scottdale community band seeks new members in preparation for 2025 season
The Scottdale Concert Band is seeking new members as it prepares to start rehearsals for the 2025 concert season. The nonprofit group is under the direction of Roderick Booker and assistant directors Frederick Collins and Lee Matchett. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. March 4 in the band room at...
North Allegheny looking to fill vacant positions
Bus drivers, special education assistants and paraprofessionals are some of the positions that need to be filled at the North Allegheny School District, according to a mid-year human resources report to the school board Feb. 12. The report is given twice annually, taking data from the third day of a...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Late Nite Catechism event to benefit Vincentian care fund Vincentian is hosting a night of laughs with Late Nite Catechism from 6 to 9 p.m. April 11 in the auditorium of St. Vincent Hall, the former St. Louise Convent, 8200 McKnight Road, McCandless. The interactive show is part catechism class,...
Student news: A roundup of accolades
• Pine-Richland sixth grader Noah Arnold will compete in the Pennsylvania Alpine Racing Association U14 State Championship from Feb. 22-23 at Seven Springs Ski Resort. Noah qualified for both the giant slalom and slalom races. • Student musicians from the Pine-Richland, Avonworth, Fox Chapel, Hampton, North Allegheny, North Hills, Northgate,...
In brief: Happenings in the Shaler area
Students to stage ‘Guys and Dolls’; senior citizens invited to free show Feb. 20 Shaler Area High School thespians will present “Guys and Dolls” as their spring musical at 7 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 28 and March 1 and 2 p.m. Feb. 23. Local senior citizens 65 and older are...
In brief: Happenings in the North Hills area
Late Nite Catechism event to benefit Vincentian care fund Vincentian is hosting a night of laughs with Late Nite Catechism from 6 to 9 p.m. April 11 in the auditorium of St. Vincent Hall, the former St. Louise Convent, 8200 McKnight Road, McCandless. The interactive show is part catechism class,...
In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area
Township looking to hire at Hampton Community Center Hampton is accepting applications for part-time facility manager staff at the Hampton Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way. The position is year-round, and weekly hours can be 10 to 15 hours a week depending on the season. The center operates seven days a...
In brief: Happenings in the Pine and Richland areas
Blue paint, chiseled stone selected for Wexford Interchange PennDOT recently released the results of its aesthetic design survey for the Wexford Interchange project. The department asked the public for input on the color of the steel beams and the concrete texture of the abutments and piers. The survey, which garnered...
